Windward 850
12 / 97 - score 74%
The Windward 850 is a 27.75ft masthead sloop designed by John Simpson and built in fiberglass by Spencer Boats Ltd. between 1973 and 1982.
The Windward 850 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 67%
| Model | Windward 850 | ||
| Length | 27.75 ft (75%) | the closest to 27.08 ft | |
| Beam | 10 ft (59%) | the closest to 9.61 ft | |
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | Canada (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 70%
| Sail area / displ. | 15.06 (60%) | the closest to 15.68 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.13 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.11 (81%) | the closest to 19.48 | |
| Capsize | 2.17 |
Hull 93%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22 ft (93%) | the closest to 22.14 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6300 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.29 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 320 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Spencer Boats Ltd. | ||
| Designer | John Simpson | ||
| First built | 1973 | ||
| Last built | 1982 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |